GRE Word List

EMETIC

an agent that induces vomiting

The meaning of the word emetic is an agent that induces vomiting.

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distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
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infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
dina loud continued noise
fertileproducing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
machiavellianof or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism
iniquitouscharacterized by iniquity